Health Threats in Turkey

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In this article, the writer notes that one of the most substantial health threats in Turkey is infant and maternal mortality. The problem unlike many diseases is universal as it can potentially affect any family, not just families in a certain area or with a certain health risk. The writer points out that Turkey has an infant mortality rate of 42 per 1,000 live births ranking 30th worst in the world. The writer looks at a media campaign and an e-health project within Turkey. The writer discusses that the ministry of health and other expert organizations make clear that the concerns associated with infant and maternal mortality are universal, as women in many socioeconomic and regional groups are fundamentally unaware of the necessity for prenatal care, trained delivery as well as post natal follow-up and many areas of Turkey are recognized as having limited access to basic health care.

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"Regardless of the pervasiveness of the idea that care is not needed during this seemingly natural human condition, modern medicine needs to reiterate that care can prevent or avoid completely many often tragic circumstances through very simple cost-effective means.
"There are many cultural issues, that effect women more than men but in turn effect the entire fabric of the culture, as women make up greater than fifty percent of the population, live longer than men and bear a great deal of the social burden for any nation. Broadening social awareness among men and women for these issues and the need to change those things that are not incongruent with the culture and the faith, being careful not to challenge either is necessary and wise.
"Women's health issues are intrinsically important to any culture, as the effects of the loss of a woman or a child to any disease or accident is substantial, and is even more tragic when prevention is possible."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• "E-Health Project in Turkey" International Telecommunications Network Website Retrieved November 15, 2007 from: http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/e-strategies/e-applications/Turkey_E-health/index.html
• "Let MY Baby Live" Media Campaign Success" Turkish Daily News November 15, 2007 Retrieved November 15, 2007 from: http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=88652

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